Security Messages

The
Italian State Police informed the U.S. Embassy that today, March 12, a
demonstration sponsored by High School student
organizations to protest against the Italian Government school reform will take
place starting at 09:00 and ending at approximately 14:00.

The Police informed that the number of
demonstrators should be around 5000

The Police will be present to monitor the
event

The police expect the protest to be peaceful.

The
U.S. Embassy in Rome recommends U.S. citizens and their families to avoid the
area of the demonstration and exercise caution if walking or driving in
proximity of the area.

Please see the attached map.

Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and escalate into violence. The U.S. Embassy in Rome recommends
U.S. citizens and their families avoid the areas of demonstrations, and
exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests or
demonstrations.

We strongly recommend that U.S.
citizens traveling to or residing in Italy enroll in the Department of
State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment
Program(STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest
security updates, and makes it easier for the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate
to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll
directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

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The U.S. Embassy in Rome is
located at Via V. Veneto, 121, 00187, Rome, and is open from 8:30am to 5:30pm
on weekdays, and can be reached at (+39) 06-4674-1 (telephone number), (+39)
06-4674-2244 (fax) or uscitizensrome@state.gov . If you are a
U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, outside of business hours, you may
reach the Embassy Duty Officer via the above number.